Melbourne

Australia's second largest city and capital of the state of Victoria

Overview

Melbourne is Victoria’s capital city and the business, administrative, cultural and recreational hub of the state. The cultural atmosphere marks the city, where a variety of artistic expression and sometimes controversial art is exposed on its streets. Melbourne also holds important events throughout the year such as the Australian Open of Tennis, Formula 1, Melbourne Cup, Film Festivals, Jazz Festivals and lots more. Melburnians are known for being friendly and inclusive; and their population is characterized by its multiculturalism. With a vibrant night life, Melbourne is a place for those who love culture as much as parties.

Eat & Drink

Bimbo Deluxe Pub

If money is short, this is your go to place. Pizzas at $ 4. The Bimbo Deluxe is a mixture of pizza with night out. Located in Fitzroy, usually gathers Uni students and who are fater cheap beer and a good snack.

Their specialty isthe"Fish &Chips". Let's say that a Fish &Chipsis the Australian version ofthe "filé com fritas"for a Brazilian.With over 20years of experience,its owner HazemHazourireallyknow how toprepare agood fish.

Address: 14/190-196 Union St, Brunswick West VIC 3055

Shop

Shopping Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is a stylish destination for shopping, eating and entertainment in Melbourne’s CBD, with over 300 stores to explore in a unique and modern architectural space.

Need to Know

Public Transport

Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses are an easy way to see all of the city’s best attractions, sporting venues and shopping precincts.

myki is Melbourne’s ticket to travel on the city’s trains, trams and buses.

Fares for travelling on Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses are separated into two zones: Zone 1 for the CBD and inner suburbs, and Zone 2 for the middle and outer suburbs.

Use the public transport maps to check what zones you are planning to visit and make sure you have enough value on your myki to cover your entire journey.

As you touch on and touch off your myki, the system automatically calculates the lowest fare for your trip.

Please note: your myki need to be valid for each zone travelled in; however, when travelling in a zone boundary overlap, your myki can be valid for either zone.

To access public transport information on the go, download the free PTV app for Android and iOS!

Free city services

From 1 January 2015, a Free Tram Zone was introduced to Melbourne CBD. The new Free Tram Zone includes the area from the iconic Queen Victoria Market, across to Victoria Harbour in Docklands, up to Spring Street and over to Flinders Street Station and Federation Square.

Travel on trams within this zone is free, and you don’t need a myki, however, if your journey starts or finishes outside the boundaries of the Free Tram Zone, you must touch on your myki at the reader in the normal way to make sure you have a valid ticket.

The Free Tram Zone signs at tram stops will identify the boundaries of the zone.

Must See

Chinatown

Chinatown today now predominantly extends along Little Bourke Street between Swanston St and Spring St. Its cabinet makers and lodging houses may now be gone but eating houses and top class restaurants now take their place with the streetscape and its low-rise brick buildings, retaining its historic character.Source: chinatownmelbourne.com.au/about-chinatown

Queen Victoria Market

Also known affectionately as ‘Vic Market’ or ‘Queen Vic’, the Queen Victoria Market has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for more than a century. A historic landmark spread over two city blocks, it’s a vibrant and bustling inner-city Market where you can shop for everything from Australian fruit and vegetables, and local and imported gourmet foods, to cosmetics, clothing and souvenirs.Source: www.qvm.com.au/about

Parliament of Victoria

Parliament House is open to the public throughout the year. When Parliament is sitting, visitors are welcome to come in and see Parliament in action. The Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly (the Houses) both have public galleries, which are open whenever the House is sitting. For more information, please check their website. Source: www.parliament.vic.gov.au/visit

St Patrick's Cathedral

St Patrick’s is an integral part of Melbourne, and its history tells us much about the State’s birth and growth. Situated on the fringe of the city grid, close enough to the heart of Melbourne to be a powerful presence and breathe with a life of its own.Source: www.cam.org.au/cathedral

Federation Square

Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism experiences and an exceptional array of restaurants, bars and specialty stores, this modern piazza has become the heart and soul of Melbourne.Source: www.fedsquare.com/about

Hosier Lane

Hosier lane is a much celebrated landmark mainly due to its sophisticated Urban art. Hosier Lane lies opposite the entrance to the Atrium at Federation Square on Flinders St, a prominent position in the city. The graffiti-covered walls and art-installations have become a popular backdrop for fashion and wedding photography.

Eureka Tower

The Eureka Tower, a 297-metre (975 ft.) gold plated skyscraper by the Yarra River in the heart of the Southbank precinct. As the highest public observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere, Eureka offers a visual panorama of Melbourne’s humming neighbourhoods, world-class hospitality venues and dazzling urban sprawl.Source: www.eurekaskydeck.com.au/about-us

Brighton Beach

Dendy Street Beach, just south of Middle Brighton, features 82 colourful bathing boxes, which are one of the tourist icons of Melbourne. The boxes share a uniformity of size and build, and a regular arrangement along the beach, and are the only surviving such structures close to the Melbourne CBD.Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brighton,_Victoria

St Kilda

St Kilda is home to many of Melbourne’s famous visitor attractions including Luna Park, the Esplanade Hotel, Acland Street and Fitzroy Street. It is home to St Kilda beach, Melbourne’s most famous beach, several renowned theatres and several of Melbourne’s big events and festivals. The main street in St Kilda is Fitzroy Street. It’s lined with outdoor pubs, cafes and restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines showcasing Melbourne’s multicultural heritage. Source: stkildamelbourne.com.au/about-st-kilda

Star Observation Wheel

Melbourne Star invites you to experience Melbourne in a whole new way on its opening. Take a flight of discovery through the Melbourne skies and see the city from a different perspective. Melbourne Star gives you a unique introduction to the city, with all its colour, culture and eccentricities. It’s more than just a view – it’s a complete experience, giving visitors and locals alike a new way to engage with Melbourne’s vibrant cityscape.Source: www.melbournestar.com/about-us.html

Webb Bridge

It's an interesting, unique-looking bridge which is part of a Melbourne public art project. Webb Bridge is the walkway/cycleway across the Yarra River from the southside housing developments to the northside entertainment, shopping and dining venues at the Melbourne Docklands.Source: goaustralia.about.com/od/melbournevictoria/ss/webb-bridge.htm

Shrine of Remembrance

The Shrine of Remembrance is the National War Memorial of Victoria, a monument dedicated to all those who have served in the armed conflicts and peacekeeping operations in which Australia has participated.Source: www.shrine.org.au/about-us